Questions about Tuscan order

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did the Latin phrase Ordo Tuscanicus first appear in historical texts?

The Latin phrase Ordo Tuscanicus first appeared in the 6th century within Isidore of Seville's Etymologiae. This text grouped a simple columnar style with other classical forms for the first time.

Who published the fourth book Regole generali di architettura sopra le cinque maniere de gli edifici in 1537?

Sebastiano Serlio published his fourth book Regole generali di architettura sopra le cinque maniere de gli edifici in 1537. He introduced five orders including what he called the solidest and least ornate Tuscan order.

What are the physical characteristics of a typical Tuscan column shaft and base?

A typical Tuscan column features a simple base that is circular rather than squared as seen in other orders. The shaft remains unfluted while both capital and entablature lack any adornments.

Which buildings did Inigo Jones complete using the Tuscan order in England?

Inigo Jones completed St Paul's church in Covent Garden in 1633 using the Tuscan order. Lord Bedford gave him a very low budget and asked for a simple church not much better than a barn.

When was Palazzo Massimo alle Colonne designed by Baldassarre Peruzzi in Rome?

Baldassarre Peruzzi designed Palazzo Massimo alle Colonne in Rome between 1532 and 1536 using the form. This structure utilized the sturdy system despite its informal origins before Renaissance theorists cataloged them.